Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

Episodes

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  Susan Smith's Deadly Deception: Prosecutor Reveals What Unraveled Her Story 11.11.2026 44m

  More than 30 years after Susan Smith drove her two young sons into a South Carolina lake and falsely claimed they had been abducted, the convicted killer continues her fight for freedom. Donna sits down with Tommy Pope, the lead prosecutor in Smith's 1995 murder trial, to revisit the investigation, the evidence that exposed her lies, and the decision to seek the death penalty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nancy Guthrie Update: FBI Profiler Jim Clemente on Unsolved Clues 05.11.2026 48m

  Critical investigative missteps threaten the Nancy Guthrie case nine months in as new forensic evidence surfaces nationwide. Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente joins Donna to confront the brutal truth behind the headlines. Clemente explains how genetic genealogy finally solved 50-year-old Ted Bundy murders in Utah, scrutinizes the mishandled blood spatter evidence at the Guthrie crime scene, and dissects the physical forensic proof indicating O.J. Simpson had an accomplice on the night Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown were killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dolly Parton, Prince and Jimi Hendrix: The Multi-Million-Dollar Wars Over Iconic Estates 04.11.2026 36m

  When music icons die without clear plans, multimillion-dollar fortunes turn into vicious courtroom wars. Donna sits down with entertainment attorney Jordan Matthews to reveal what happens behind closed doors when artists like Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Jimi Hendrix leave massive catalogs behind and why even Dolly Parton’s ironclad estate isn't immune to family drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  O.J. Simpson Murder Case: Kato Kaelin on New Accomplice Claims 29.10.2026 33m

  Thirty years after two brutal murders, new evidence asks: did O.J. Simpson act alone? Key witness and former houseguest Kato Kaelin joins Donna to confront the night that derailed his life. Kaelin reveals Simpson’s bizarre actions hours before Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed, the chilling encounter that forced him to flee Simpson’s estate, and his blunt reaction to the latest accomplice theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hockey Stars Deaths: Manslaughter vs. Murder Explained 28.10.2026 39m

  Three vehicular fatalities are rocking two courtrooms in New Jersey. The first involves the driver who killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother in an incident raising questions about reckless driving and appropriate consequences. The second involves an apparent stalking case in a leafy suburb that left two high school girls dead. Donna and celebrity defense attorney James Leonard of New Jersey dissect the defenses in both cases, plus the challenges of picking a jury in such high-profile incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Donna Confronts the Tinder Swindler: "That’s a Pattern" 22.10.2026 53m

  Donna Rotunno grills convicted fraudster Simon Leviev, the infamous "Tinder Swindler," on his new dating app, Safe Love, and questions his criminal record, forged passports, and allegations of financial deception. In a direct exchange, Donna examines his history as Leviev defends his record and outlines his latest venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Did O.J. Simpson Have Help? Alan Dershowitz on New Unsealed Evidence 21.10.2026 30m

  Thirty years after the trial of the century, new unsealed records have brought the O.J. Simpson case back into the spotlight. Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz joins Donna to discuss new details about Joey Ippolito, a mob-linked informant whose brother claims he helped dispose of key evidence the night of the murders. Defense attorney Alan Dershowitz, a core member of Simpson’s defense team, joins the conversation to push back against the "Dream Team" label, opening up about internal infighting, prosecutorial blunders, and why he believes the case against Simpson was never truly closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Caleb Flynn Trial | Secrets, Texts & The Mistress's Key Testimony 15.10.2026 38m

  After Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, questions remain about his affair and the explosive text messages revealed at trial. Attorney Nick Gounaris, who represented Flynn's mistress and key prosecution witness Aleigha Botner, joins Donna for an inside look at the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Christa Pike’s Botched Execution | What Happens Next? 14.10.2026 37m

  Sentenced for the 1995 torture-murder of Colleen Slemmer, Christa Pike, one of America's most infamous female death row inmates, recently survived two lethal injection attempts in a botched execution. Donna sits down with Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and former Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith to examine the botched procedure, the bizarre 911 response, and the complex legal fight over whether Tennessee can, or should, try to execute her again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Why Italy Refuses to Hand Over This Texas Murder Suspect 08.10.2026 27m

  Veteran attorney Dick DeGuerin confronts the international extradition battle over Lee Gilley after his flight to Italy while facing Texas capital murder charges. DeGuerin details high-stakes negotiations between Italian courts and Texas prosecutors, focusing on death penalty assurances, life-without-parole terms, and due process across foreign borders. Drawing on a 60-year career that spans the Robert Durst murder trials and the Waco standoff, DeGuerin shares what drives him to represent high-profile clients during their worst moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Unpacking the Cornell Allegations with Billy Bush 07.10.2026 29m

  Donna and Billy Bush, host and creator of Hot Mics with Billy Bush, examine two high-profile legal cases making headlines across the country They discuss the unfolding case at Cornell University and then dive into the emotional courtroom climax of the Caleb Flynn trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Rod Blagojevich Unplugged: Politics and Prison 01.10.2026 58m

  Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich joins Donna for an unfiltered conversation about his high-profile legal battle, 2,896 days in federal prison, and his raw memoir, Framed, F*cked, and Freed. The former governor pulls no punches about weaponized federal prosecutors, the brutal impact on his family, and how an unlikely connection with President Donald Trump ultimately led to his freedom. Plus, he shares candid stories about navigating life behind bars alongside cartel members and bank robbers, and what it takes to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sandra Birchmore Case 30.09.2026 33m

  Officials originally labeled the Massachusetts woman's death a suicide, but federal prosecutors stepped in, uncovering DNA on a ligature and pointing to a former officer. Donna sits down with former federal prosecutor John Deaton to analyze the alleged police misconduct and key evidentiary flaws surfacing ahead of the October trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Clancy Defense Targets Holdout Juror in Bid to Stop Retrial 24.09.2026 20m

  Lindsay Clancy's defense demands a complete dismissal of the case following a deadlocked jury. Criminal defense attorney and host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast, Josh Ritter, joins Donna to weigh in on Patrick Clancy's highly anticipated television interview and the defense team's aggressive filings against the sole holdout juror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Caleb Flynn Trial: 100K Texts in American Idol Contestant Murder Trial 23.09.2026 34m

  100,000 secret messages to mistress torpedo former pastor's alibi in wife's murder. Donna and FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton dissect the Caleb Flynn murder trial. Donna brings her experience trying over 200 jury trials to examine the missing murder weapon, flawed forced-entry claims, and whether Flynn's tears will convince a jury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  "Forgiveness Is For Me": Austin Metcalf’s Dad Speaks 17.09.2026 37m

  Three months after Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, is speaking out. Donna and Jeff address the emotional toll of the trial, court gag orders, online harassment, and how he turned unimaginable grief into a force for change through the Austin Metcalf Foundation. From witnessing body cam footage to forgiving his son’s killer, Jeff opens up about seeking justice and keeping his son's legacy alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tupac Killer Confession & Karen Read Civil Lawsuits | Chris Swecker 16.09.2026 42m

  A 27-year-old murder case closes, but high-stakes legal battles continue nationwide. Donna and former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker analyze how a killer's own memoir sealed his fate in the Tupac Shakur trial. Plus, they examine Karen Read’s "risky" civil trial against law enforcement, jurisdictional friction between federal agents and local sheriffs, and why modern digital evidence makes or breaks high-profile courtrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Charlie Kirk Case: Defense Legal Strategy 10.09.2026 22m

  One year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, legal maneuvering, evidence battles, and defense tactics threaten to delay the capital murder trial of his accused killer, Tyler Robinson. Donna and criminal defense attorney Skye Lazaro analyze whether strategic choices damaged Robinson's defense, why the judge granted broad latitude on expert testimony, and if the victim's rights speedy trial filings carry weight in a death penalty case. Finally, they explore the rare scenarios that could force prosecutors into a plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Will Prosecutors Retry Lindsay Clancy After Jury Deadlock? 09.09.2026 36m

  The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a hung jury, but the fallout is escalating. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington took to national television to plead for a presidential pardon for a state-level crime. Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Peter Elikann joins Donna to discuss why it seems the majority of the public sided with Clancy and the legal reality of retry attempts. Plus, reports reveal a holdout juror admitted to reasonable doubt but still refused an insanity acquittal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: "Back to Square One" 05.09.2026 12m

  The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in a mistrial as 12 jurors fail to reach a unanimous verdict. Live outside the Plymouth, Massachusetts, courthouse, Donna takes you through the dramatic legal maneuvers that brought this high-profile trial to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices